CHICKEN PARMESAN

blogging about all the yummy food the past few days gets me hungry every time i recap and post for you guys. 

chicken parmesan is something i can not get enough of. i only cook it when sp and i are together, its not something i would just make for myself. but it is his favorite meal and its a great meal for two!

this time around i took more step-by-step pictures and hope it makes things easier for those of your trying this recipe at home. 

ingredients

boneless chicken breast

1/2 cup flour

salt&pepper to taste

evoo

2 tbsp butter

1 whole medium onion, diced

4 gloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup wine (red or white)

*recipe works fine without wine too*

2 cans crushed or petit dicd tomatos

1 can tomato sauce

1/4 cupe fresh chopped parsley, or to taste

1 tbsp italian seasoning

1 cup grated parmesan 

directions

beat chicken breast to even size

cover in flour and salt & pepper mixture

heat evoo and butter in a large skillet over medium heat

once melted and pan is hot, fry chicken until golden brown on each side

remove chicken, set aside and keep warm

without cleaning the skillet, add onion, garlic, salt & pepper and italian seasoning 

cook for 2 about two minutes

pour in wine, reduce and scrape bottom of skillet to incorporate all the flavors

add tomatos and tomato sauce

allow 20-30 min cooking time

toward the end add the fresh chopped parsley and a hand full of parmesan cheese

**remember to start cooking your pasta while making your sauce. 

cook according to package directions

plate the pasta and sauce 

place chicken back in the skillet and cover with parmesan cheese

cover skillet for 3 minute and let cheese melt

add chicken to your plate and sprinkle meal with more parmesan if desired

enjoy!!

*if you end up with lots of extra sauce, do not fret! it will be great for your next pasta dish. keep refrigerated or frozen